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Ministry of Railways
SPECIAL MID-NIGHT METRO SERVICE FOR INDIA - NEW ZEALAND T-20 INTERNATIONAL CRICKET MATCH ON 21.11.2021 
Kolkata,18 November, 2021
Metro Railway will run special midnight services for the convenience of the cricket lovers on the occasion of 3rd T-20 International Cricket Match between India and New Zealand to be played at Eden Gardens on 21.11.2021.
One pair of additional services  will be run at 22:30hrs from Esplanade station towards Dakshineswar and Kavi Subhash stations, on that day.
The booking counters will remain open at Esplanade station only for sale of Smart Cards. No tokens will be issued.
These special services in both directions will stop at all stations on the way for passenger detrainments only.
It is to be noted that this special midnight Metro services will be in addition to the 120 services which will run on 21.11.2021.
Passengers are requested to follow all Covid Protocols.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Common registration Facility of ration cards launched on pilot basis in 11 States/UTs
The Web based facility to enable States/UTs to collect data of persons desirous of registering for inclusion under NFSA, including migrants residing in other states
The Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Shri Sudhanshu Pandey today launched a ‘Common Registration Facility’ on pilot basis for 11 States/UTs i.e. Assam, Goa, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Tripura and Uttrakhand.
This Web based facility will enable these 11 States/UTs to collect data of persons desirous of registering for inclusion under NFSA, including migrants residing in other states. This facility will help States/UTs in expeditiously identifying and verifying the eligible beneficiaries for coverage under NFSA as per their established inclusion and exclusion criteria, subject to the ceiling limit of NFSA of the State/UT and thus achieving the rightful targeting of benefits.
While addressing media persons here, Shri Pandey said, “This portal is only an enabler for States/UTs to complete their inclusion exercise under NFSA.” He emphasisied that the portal will help in streamlining data management while providing a platform to the States/UTs to help inclusion of beneficiaries.
The National Food Security Act, 2013  provides food security coverage for a maximum of 81.35 Crore persons in the country.
State/UT-wise total number of persons being covered under NFSA  has been clearly defined under the Targeted Public Distribution System  Order, 2015 of this Department issued under the National Food Security Act, 2013 . The present NFSA coverage at the national level is about 79.74 Crore against the total ceiling limit of 81.35 Crore.
All States/UTs are being continuously advised to identify maximum eligible and left-out persons  through special camps, identification drives, etc. and bring them under NFSA coverage  as per their eligibility and up to the respective ceiling limits and also to regularly weed out the ineligible beneficiaries from the coverage.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
In the interest of farmers, Government permits export of onions w.e.f 15th March
The Government has permitted export of onions with effect from 15th March, 2020. Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce today issued a notification in this regard. The notification says that Onions, which were in the “prohibited” category as per the present policy, will be under the category “free” in the revised policy. The effect of the notification will be that the export of all varieties of onions has been made ‘free’ without any condition of Letter Of Credit and Minimum Export Price, with effect from 15th march, 2020
The Commerce & Industry Minister ShriPiyushGoyal, in a tweet said “Permitting the export of onions from 15th March is a step in the direction of farmers’ welfare. This decision will help in increasing the income of farmers.”
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
G 20 3rd Employment Working Group Meeting concludes successfully in Geneva with broad agreement by all members on draft Ministerial Communique and Outcome documents related to the priority areas
The 3rd Employment Working Group  meeting under the G20 Indian Presidency successfully concluded today in Geneva. The three-day meeting, which took place from June 31st to June 2nd, 2023, at the International Labour Organization  headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, witnessed active participation from delegates representing 78 G20 Members, Invitee Countries, Guest Countries, and International Organizations.
This meeting concluded on a high note with a broad agreement by all members on the draft Ministerial Communique and Outcome documents related to the priority areas of the G20 EWG 2023.
The discussions began on day 1 of the 3rd EWG meeting post a comprehensive update about progress on Antalya and Brisbane Targets by the ILO and OECD. It emerged from the update that significant progress has been made in achieving the goals. However, countries need to accelerate their efforts in order to meet the goals. The updates were followed by exhaustive line by line discussions and extensive negotiations across three days. The Chair Ms. Arti Ahuja steered the deliberations smoothly to ensure consensus is reached on all substantive issues.
The proposed significant outcomes of the key priority areas under Indian Presidency include development of an international reference classification of occupations by skill and qualification requirements to facilitate cross-country comparability and mutual recognition of skills and qualifications, and extension of coverage of ILO and OECD's Skills for Jobs Database to G20 countries through comparable indicators to map skill gaps globally. They also include commitments by the G20 countries to work towards providing adequate social protection for all including gig and platform workers and ensure sustainable financing of social protection.
The G20 EWG's third meeting crossed a major milestone towards building consensus on the outcomes of the 03 key priority areas for EWG 2023 under the Indian Presidency. The third meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by the Chair where the contributions of all stakeholders involved in the successful organizing this meeting especially the ILO and Permanent Mission of India to UN, Geneva, were acknowledged. The fourth and final meeting of the Employment Working Group and the Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting is scheduled for 19th -21st July, 2023 in India at Indore.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Fertilizer companies to supply 50 Metric Tons  of medical oxygen per day for COVID patients
Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways  and Chemical & Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired a meeting to explore possibility of production of oxygen in their plants, with fertilizers companies of Public Sector, Private Sector as well as Co-Operative sector.
Shri Mandaviya called upon the fertilizer companies to help the society during this pandemic time by reorienting their existing capacity of oxygen production & augmenting the supply of medical grade oxygen to the hospitals. The Fertilizer companies welcomed the initiative of MoS and readily shown interest to join the efforts of Government of India to fight COVID -19 situation in the country. The outcome of the meeting is as follows;
- IFFCO is putting up an oxygen plant with capacity of 200 cubic meters per hour in its KALOL unit in Gujarat and their total capacity would be 33,000 cubic meters per day.
- GSFC made small modification in their plants and started supplying liquid oxygen.
- GNFC has also started supply of liquid oxygen for medical purpose after starting of air separation unit.
- GSFS & GNFC has already started process to enhance their oxygen production capacities.
- The other fertilizer companies will set up medical plants in hospitals/plants at selected locations in the country through CSR funding.
Altogether it is expected that approximately 50 Metric Tons  of medical oxygen per day can be made available for COVID patients by the fertilizer Plants. These steps will augment the medical grade oxygen supply to hospitals in the country in the coming days.
Special Service and Features
Dr. L. Murugan, MoS, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands tomorrow
3-day visit from 14th to 16th July 2022 Minister to interact with fishermen and general public
Dr. L. Murugan, MoS, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying will visit Andaman Islands tomorrow. The minister is visiting Andaman and Nicobar Islands for 3 days from 14th to 16th July 2022. He will visit various areas of Andaman and Nicobar Islands including Rangat, Kadamtala and Port Blair. During the 3-day visit, Dr. Murugan will visit fisheries related infrastructure such as Fish landing centres and will interact with fisheries entrepreneurs, beneficiaries and general public. He will further take a review of progress of important government schemes during the visit. This is also the year of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, and 125th Birth Anniversary year of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
Dr. Murugan will visit Azad Hind Setu at Kadamtala. This bridge has made life of people easier as earlier one had to cross two creeks over Vehicle Ferry to travel between South Andaman and the far end of North and Middle Andaman District. The process was time-consuming and the travellers had to face a lot of problems.
India has made tremendous progress in development of Fisheries sector. The Government of India is in the forefront in transforming the fisheries sector and bringing about economic revolution through Blue Revolution in the country. The sector envisions to increase the farmers’ income through enhancement of production and productivity, improving the quality and reduction of waste.
Taking into account the Centrally Sponsored Scheme “Blue Revolution” - Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries which was launched in 2015 and had made vital contribution towards the development of the sector, Hon’ble Prime Minister launched the “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana  in the year 2020 with a highest ever investment of over Rs. 20,050 crores for a period of five years. PMMSY aims to achieve fish production of 22 MMT by 2024-25 and to create additional employment opportunities to about 55 lakh people through this sector. Further, the scheme provides thrust for infusing new and emerging technologies in fisheries and aquaculture while creating a conducive environment for private sector participation, development of entrepreneurship, business models, promotion of ease of doing business, innovations and innovative project activities including start-ups, incubators etc.
Meanwhile, the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund  scheme started in 2018-19 with a budget of Rs. 7,522.48 crores for providing concessional finance to the critical fisheries and aquaculture infrastructure. FIDF is specifically catering to creation of critical fisheries infrastructure facilities both in marine and inland areas.
Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the meeting of Ministers’ of Education of the North-eastern states in Guwahati.
Shri Pradhan stressed on research institutions planning in biodiversity conservation, sustainable commercial cultivation of bio-resources.
Called for charting special initiatives for reducing drop-out rates, fast-track implementation of NEP 2020
Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhanalong with Minister of State for Education and External Affairs Dr.Rajkumar Ranjan Singh today chaired the meeting of Ministers’ of Education of the North-eastern states in Guwahati. Education Advisors of the NE states and senior officials of the Ministry of Education, GOI were also present.
Shri Pradhan overviewed presentations on the school and higher education scenarios in the North Eastern region, including enrolment trends, outreach initiatives for ethnic students, access to facilities, penetration of centrally-sponsored schemes, steps taken to make education accessible, among others.Deliberations centred around the way forward towards implementing the NEP 2020, strategies to strengthen the learning landscape in the NE states to transform the NE region into a knowledge-based economy.
Shri Pradhan stressed on working together with the NE state education ministries in charting special initiatives for reducing drop-out rates and also research institutions planning in areas like, biodiversity conservation, promoting sustainable commercial cultivation of bio-resources.
Ministry of Tourism
Union Minister of State for Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually joins the inauguration of project ‘Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Somnath, Gujarat'under Prashad scheme of Tourism Ministry today
Funded under PRASHAD Scheme of Tourism Ministry, the project successfully completed at a cost of Rs. 45.36 crores
Union Minister of State for TourismSh. Prahlad Singh Patelvirtually joined Chief Minister of GujaratSh. Vijaybhai Rupanion the inauguration of project“Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Somnath, Gujarat” today. The project “Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Somnath, Gujarat” sanctioned under the PRASHADscheme in March 2017 has been successfully completed with the cost of Rs. 45.36 crores. High quality world class facilities for Parking, Tourism Amenities Centre and Solid Waste Management have been developed under the project.
Shri Patel praised the State Government for the optimum use of the funds released by the Government of India for creating the facilities of international standards. Minister further, assured the State Government for every cooperation and support required from the Ministry of Tourism under tourism sector.
The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’  launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations. The scheme aimed at infrastructure development such as entry points , last mile connectivity, basic tourism facilities like Information/ Interpretation Centers, ATM/ Money exchange, eco-friendly modes of transport, area Lighting and illumination with renewable sources of energy, parking, drinking water, toilets, cloak room, waiting rooms, first aid centers, craft bazars /haats/ souvenir shops/ cafeteria, rain shelters, Telecom facilities, internet connectivity etc.
Ministry of Tourism
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates and dedicates PRASHAD projects in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated various development projects in Varanasi which includesTourist Facilitation Centre under the Project “Development of Varanasi Under PRASHAD Scheme – Phase II” and operation of Cruise Boat from Assi Ghat to RajGhat under the Project “Development of River Cruise in Varanasi under PRASHAD Scheme”. Governor, Uttar Pradesh Smt. Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Yogi Adityanath, Minister Shri Nilkanth Tiwari and M. P. Shri Surendra Narayan Sinha were also present on this occasion.
The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’  is a Central Sector Scheme fully financed by the Government of India launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations. The scheme aimed at infrastructure development such as entry points , last mile connectivity, basic tourism facilities like Information/ Interpretation Centers, ATM/ Money exchange, eco-friendly modes of transport, area Lighting and illumination with renewable sources of energy, parking, drinking water, toilets, cloak room, waiting rooms, first aid centers, craft bazars /haats/ souvenir shops/ cafeteria, rain shelters, Telecom facilities, internet connectivity etc. The project “Development of Varanasi Under PRASHAD Scheme – Phase II” was approved by the Ministry of Tourism with the cost of Rs. 44.69 crores in Feb. 2018. The components viz. ‘Panchkoshi Path’, ‘Pilgrim Facilitation Center’, ‘Rameshwar’, ‘Road Development’ and ‘Signages’ have been successfully completed and dedicated to the nation. The project “Development of River Cruise in Varanasi under PRASHAD Scheme” was approved by the Ministry of Tourism with the cost of Rs. 10.72 crores in Feb. 2018. The components viz. ‘Passenger Cum Cruise Vehicle’, ‘Modular Jetty’, ‘Audio Visual Interventions’, and ‘CCTV Surveillane’ have been successfully completed and dedicated to the nation.
Prime Minister praised the state government for the optimum use of the funds released by the Government of India for creating the facilities of international standards.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Use of Technology for Sustainable Farming Practices
ICAR research institutes and KVKs have taken steps to develop/refine and promote sustainable farming practices in the Country through use of technology.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research  has developed 63 Integrated Farming System  models by involving ICAR Institutes, State Agricultural Universities and farming community of 18 states. These models are suitable to 26 States and Union Territories in the Country and have the potential to increase the income of farmers by 2 to 3 times or more vis a vis existing systems/practices in a period of 3 to 4 years. ICAR has also developed 51 organic cropping systems suitable for adoption in 12 States. The benefits besides enhanced income include; improvement in cropping intensity, suitability for multi-tier farming, reduced input cost  due to recycling of nutrients, on-farm generation of nutrients , improvement in soil organic carbon , employment generation  and better sustainability .
The promotion of the new and improved varieties/farming practices is primarily undertaken through a network of 722 Krishi Vigyan Kendras  established at the district level in the country. KVKs imparted training to 16.82 lakh farmers during last 1 year. KVKs executed 2.44 lakh frontline demonstrations on various crops, livestock and other enterprises and organized 10.95 lakh extension activities with the participation of 183.66 lakh farmers during last one year. Besides, cluster demonstrations on organic farming under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana is being implemented by 411 KVKs covering 8220 ha area since 2019-20. A total of 22240 farmers were trained on different aspects of organic farming during last one year.
ICAR has undertaken research for development of crop varieties that are resistant to diseases and extreme weather conditions.
During the last 6 years, 910 varieties which are resistant, tolerant or moderately tolerant to various diseases have been developed. Besides, 37 flood and/or submergence tolerant varieties and 137 drought or moisture stress tolerant varieties have also been developed during the period. The varieties once released by the research system take 3-4 years for completion of the certification process and multiplication through the identified agencies for marketing.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
UPSC
Combined Defence Services Examination , 2018
The following are the lists, in order of merit, in respect of 195 candidates who have finally qualified on the basis of the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination , 2018 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and Interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to theOfficers Training Academy, Chennai, for 110th Short Service Commission Course   and  ^Officers Training Academy, Chennai, 24th Short Service Commission Women  Course, commencing in October, 2019. The list of 110th Short Service Commission Course   also includes the names of the candidates who were recommended earlier on the basis of the result of the same examination for admission to Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad  Training Course.
The number of vacancies as intimated by the Government, for  110th Short Service Commission Course  is 225 and for  24th Short Service Commission Women  Course is 12.
The results of Medical Examination of candidates have not been taken into account in preparing the merit list. The candidature of all the candidates is Provisional. Verification of Date of Birth and Educational Qualification of these Candidates will be done by Army Head Quarter.
Candidates can also obtain information regarding results by accessing to UPSC website http://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available within 15 days from the date of declaration of final results on Commission’s website for 30 days.
Attention of the candidates is also invited to scheme of PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF SCORES AND OTHER DETAILS OF NON-RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES as available in the Commission’s website. Such non-recommended candidates may exercise their options while downloading their marks.
Union Public Service Commission has a Facilitation Counter near Examination Hall Building in its Campus. Candidates may obtain any information/clarification regarding their examination on working days between 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM, in person or over telephone No. 011-23385271, 011-23381125 and 011-23098543.
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Ministry of Culture
Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Programme 
The scheme for Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Programme  envisaged enriching awareness of Indian culture and heritage amongst the youth in order to promote, understand and develop fondness for India’s rich cultural heritage, with a view to develop appropriate leadership qualities amongst youth. The focus of the programme was to be on less privileged children residing in backward areas by interacting with them in vernacular languages for their better understanding. Intermittently programme was given to Centre for Cultural Resources and Training , an autonomous organization working under the purview of Ministry of Culture. CCRT organized workshops for the scheme. However, to accelerate the process, Museum Division of this Ministry arranged visits of children of unprivileged section of society to museums so that these children may get an opportunity to gain the knowledge relating to the Indian History and Culture and Science. Details of children of unprivileged section of society visit to museum during 2018-19 is given below
CCRT allocated Rs.10.00 lakhs for implementation of this scheme.
DATA RELATED TO VISIT OF UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN VISIT TO MUSEUMS
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S.No
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Name of organization
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Number of Underprivileged Children Visit to Museums during 2018 - 2019
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1
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National Musuem
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557
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2
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Allahabad Museum
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2952
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3
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Salar Jung Museum
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5096
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4
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NGMA-Delhi
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385
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5
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NGMA-Mumbai
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412
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6
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NGMA-Benguluru
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50
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7
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Indian Museum
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670
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8
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Victoria Memorial Hall
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1826
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9
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National Council of Science Museums 
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91102
The above information was given by Minister of State  for Culture and Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate change Dr. Mahesh Sharma, in reply to an Unstarred Question in the Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Defence
Successful Trial of 'Nirbhay' Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile
Defence Research & Development Organisation  today successfully test fired indigenously designed & developed Long Range Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile “Nirbhay” from the Integrated Test Range , Chandipur Odisha.
It is the sixth development flight trial with objective to prove the repeatability of boost phase, cruise phase using way point navigation at very low altitudes. The missile took off vertically turning horizontally into desired direction, booster separated, wing deployed, engine started, cruised all the intended waypoints. The missile demonstrated its sea-skimming capability to cruise at very low altitudes.
The entire flight was fully tracked by a chain of Electro Optical Tracking Systems, Radars and Ground Telemetry Systems deployed all along the sea coast.
All the mission objectives were met.
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